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TRMPS #18: G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013) w/ John Siino Jun 27, 2020

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This month on The Rocky Maivia Picture Show, Nate Milton welcomes the Associate Producer & Social Media Manager of upNXT, John Siino into the theater to review 2013’s “G.I. Joe: Retaliation”!

Topics discussed include The Rock’s level of stardom during his “Franchise Viagra” phase, the casting of RZA as “Blind Master”, Larry Hama’s influence on the G.I. Joe mythology, Bruce Willis vs. Sgt. Slaughter, Zartan vs. Trump, and if knowing really is half the battle. All that and more on a military-grade episode of TRMPS!

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The Rocky Maivia Picture Show is a monthly movie review podcast that drops every 3rd Saturday on POST Wrestling!

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RAD 6/24/20: WWE COVID-19 Positives, AEW talent off Dynamite Jun 25, 2020

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John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite ahead of the Fyter Fest shows, WWE has multiple COVID-19 positives, the latest on #SpeakingOut stories, and more.

Wednesday’s episode included a face-to-face segment with Chris Jericho and Orange Cassidy, Matt Hardy takes on Santana, FTR meets SCU, the return the Lucha Bros., a Lumberjack Match between Luchasaurus and Wardlow, highlights of the press conference involving Cody and Jake Hager, and they explain Jon Moxley and QT Marshall missing the show. [00:33:43]

Later in the show, we react to Renee Young’s news that she has tested positive for COVID-19. [01:03:20]

NEWS OF THE DAY [00:01:39]

Positive COVID-19 cases in WWE, tapings scheduled for Friday and Saturday after more testing
New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut to impose quarantine period for those traveling from high-risk states
Jon Moxley and QT Marshall removed from Dynamite as a precaution
CHIKARA shuts down amidst allegations
ECCW co-owner leaves promotion after allegations are made public
UFC’s testing and travel procedures for upcoming shows in Abu Dhabi
WWE Raw averages 1.9 million viewers for the second week in a row

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RAR 6/22/20: Impact Releases, Guevara-Banks, Last Ride Finale Jun 23, 2020

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John Pollock and Wai Ting discuss the news coming out of the weekend involving #SpeakingOut, plus a review of WWE Raw and the finale of The Undertaker: The Last Ride documentary series.

Championship Monday featured several title matches including Asuka vs. Charlotte Flair, Bayley & Sasha Banks vs. The IIconics, and The Street Profits vs. Viking Raiders. Dolph Ziggler arrives on Raw as a future consideration to confront Drew McIntyre, Bobby Lashley forgets about his divorce threat to Lana, MVP continues to recruit Apollo Crews, Charlotte is taken out with an injury, Big Show confronts Randy Orton, and an update from Edge. [REVIEW STARTS AT 00:29:59]

Plus, John & Wai review the final episode of Undertaker: The Last Ride - Revelation. [01:32:07]

NEWS OF THE DAY [00:02:26]

Joey Ryan and Dave Crist released by Impact Wrestling, Michael Elgin suspended
AEW suspends Sammy Guevara indefinitely following 2016 rape comment surfaces
Sasha Banks issues statement regarding Guevara
Highspots issues statement regarding content involving Joey Ryan
FS1 scales back production for WWE Backstage
New Japan Cup notes from Monday’s show

And your Café feedback, comments, and questions from the POST Wrestling Forum.

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RASD News 6/19/20: Kristen Ashly talks #SpeakingOut Jun 20, 2020

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John Pollock & Wai Ting welcome Kristen Ashly (Bell to Belles) to discuss the #SpeakingOut movement and the creation of the Association of Women in Wrestling. [00:02:07]

NEWS OF THE DAY [00:28:24]

WWE, AEW, Impact Wrestling, Progress Wrestling among promotions to issue statements
Jack Gallagher released by WWE
Jordan Devlin, Ligero, a legal rep for Matt Riddle issue denials
David Lagana resigns from his position at the NWA following sexual assault allegation

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RAD 6/17/20: Cody’s Stark Contrast, WWE Tapings, Last Ride Jun 18, 2020

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John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite featuring two title matches and more matches confirmed for Fyter Fest. [REVIEW STARTS AT 00:48:59]

Wednesday’s episode featured Chris Jericho & Sammy Guevara taking on Best Friends in the main event with the winners earning an AEW tag title shot at Fyter Fest. Plus, Cody defends the TNT title against a POWERRRful challenger, Kenny Omega & Hangman Page defend the tag titles against Dustin Rhodes & QT Marshall, Britt Baker gets dumped, and another title match is announced for Fyter Fest.

Plus, a review of The Last Ride Ep. 4: The Battle Within [01:45:06]

NEWS OF THE DAY [00:04:37]

David Starr addresses allegations
The latest on WWE’s tapings on Wednesday in Florida and their schedule
WWE issues statement on those in attendance at Monday’s tapings
Jerry McDevitt responds to lawsuit allegations regarding last November’s Crown Jewel event
WWE Raw ratings from Monday featuring Randy Orton vs. Christian
New Japan Cup notes after the first two shows

Plus your feedback, comments, questions from the POST Wrestling Forum, and our weekly Patreon T-Shirt Giveaway.

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RAR 6/15/20: WWE COVID-19 Case, Christian vs. Orton, WH Park Jun 16, 2020

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John Pollock and Wai Ting discuss the news of a new COVID-19 case in WWE before reviewing WWE Raw featuring fallout to Randy Orton vs. Edge from Backlash. [REVIEW STARTS AT 00:25:35]

Monday’s show was built around the set-up of an Unsanctioned Match between Randy Orton and the returning Christian that built throughout the night. Plus, three title matches with Drew McIntyre & R-Truth vs. Bobby Lashley & MVP, Asuka vs. Nia Jax, and Apollo Crews vs. Shelton Benjamin, the Big Show appears, MVP attempts to land a new recruit, Lashley wants a divorce, and Ric Flair is on the show.

Plus, John & Wai welcome WH Park to discuss New Japan’s return with the Together Project special and a preview of the New Japan Cup. [01:33:55]

NEWS OF THE DAY [00:01:31]

WWE developmental talent tests positive for COVID-19
TV tapings not happening on Tuesday
An amended lawsuit filed against WWE includes two witnesses addressing WWE-MENA region TV deal, issues surrounding Crown Jewel last year
WWE confirms Edge’s torn triceps, has undergone surgery
Kris Statlander out with ACL injury, facing surgery

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WWE Backlash 2020 POST Show: Edge vs. Randy Orton Jun 15, 2020

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John Pollock & Wai Ting review WWE Backlash 2020 featuring Randy Orton vs. Edge in The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever.

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WWE Backlash
June 14, 2020
WWE Performance Center
Orlando, FL

**The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever: Edge vs. Randy Orton
**WWE Title Match: Drew McIntyre (c) vs. Bobby Lashley
**WWE Universal Title Handicap Match: Braun Strowman (c) vs. John Morrison & The Miz
**WWE RAW Women's Title: Asuka (c) vs. Nia Jax
**WWE Women's Tag Team Titles: Bayley & Sasha Banks (c) vs. Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross vs. The IIconics
**WWE RAW Tag Team Title: The Street Profits (c) vs. The Viking Raiders
**Jeff Hardy vs. Sheamus
**WWE United States Title: Apollo Crews (c) vs. Andrade

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RASD News 6/12/20: Andrew Thompson, WWE creative shake-up Jun 13, 2020

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Wai Ting welcomes Andrew Thompson to co-host this week's Rewind-A-SmackDown. While RASD exists as a Patreon-exclusive, we wanted to release the first portion of the podcast publicly to allow viewers to hear Andrew's current thoughts on the #BlackLivesMatter movement, responses from the public, recommended resources, as well as your phone calls.

Plus, a discussion about the top stories from the wrestling world:

Bruce Prichard takes over WWE Raw creative, Paul Heyman to focus on on-air duties
AEW and NXT ratings from Wednesday night
Total Bellas renewed for 6th season, Season Finale rating

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RAD 6/10/20: “Beaten to a Bloody Pulp” Jun 11, 2020

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John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite featuring Cody vs. Marq Quen for the TNT championship. [REVIEW STARTS AT 00:26:58]

On Wednesday’s show, Chris Jericho returned to commentary and later was involved in a big beatdown angle. Plus, The Inner Circle takes on Best Friends & Orange Cassidy, Colt Cabana’s slide continues, the debut of FTR against The Butcher & The Blade and another interaction with The Young Bucks, Hikaru Shida & Kris Statlander take on Nyla Rose & Penelope Ford, an update on Darby Allin, the return of several missing faces and Joey Janela has been drinking.

NEWS OF THE DAY [00:08:04]

Johnny Walker Mr. Wrestling II passes away
New Japan releases its guidelines for COVID-19 prevention at the upcoming events
Raw ratings from Monday night
MLW signs distribution deal with DAZN
Tessa Blanchard advertised by Impact Wrestling for a return at Slammiversary in a five-way match
UFC 251 and three other cards set for Yas Island in Abu Dhabi in July
Trilogy fight between Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier is set for August

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RAR 6/8/20: Greatest Go-Home Ever, NJPW returns Jun 09, 2020

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John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw from the Performance Center with the go-home episode heading into Backlash this weekend. [REVIEW STARTS AT 00:33:25]

On Raw, Christian returned for a segment of The Peep Show speaking with Edge ahead of “The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever” with Randy Orton, the new women’s tag champions Bayley & Sasha Banks appeared for an impromptu match, a #1 contender’s match for a shot at the U.S. title with Andrade vs. Angel Garza vs. Kevin Owens, the Viking Raiders vs. Street Profits Decathlon, an update from Rey Mysterio, the Claymore vs. the Full Nelson, and the main event with Asuka taking on Charlotte Flair.

Plus, John & Wai share their thoughts on NXT TakeOver: In Your House. [00:17:28]

NEWS OF THE DAY [00:05:06]

New Japan Pro Wrestling holds a press conference with an update on their live events
Edge speaks about the Greatest Match Ever marketing for Backlash
Update on Elias
Friday Night SmackDown rating
Matches announced for NXT this week
Conor McGregor’s retirement tweet and interview with ESPN, Jon Jones, and Jorge Masvidal speak out about issues with UFC

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